Today’s Highlights

• AI: Type chat.com and Enter ChatGPT: Whoosh! Domain Acquired

• Design: Apple’s 90Hz Display Rollout

• Science & Tech: Sixth Launch of SpaceX Starship

• Founding: Infinity Missions: Either result in Grand Success OR Devastating Failure

• Product: Copy.ai’s Go-To-Market Strategy

• Today’s AI image: Magnetic-One: Ordering food and Searching trends

• Quote for the day: Marcus Aurelius on Wealth

AI

Type chat.com and Enter ChatGPT: Whoosh! Domain Acquired

Sam Altman recently posted on X - “chat.com”. A vaguely made but predictable announcement of acquisition of the domain.

But from who?

Earlier this year, Dharmesh Shah (the HubSpot co-founder) dropped a hefty $15.5 million to acquire the domain.

The exact price tag remained a mystery, but Shah’s carefully placed “hint” reveals he didn’t exactly cash in on this sale.

Instead, it looks like Shah got his hands on some shiny OpenAI stock, likely as a nod to his friendship with Altman.

Opinion

Meanwhile, Altman’s latest move—grabbing chat.com—feels like the simplest power play ever. After all, when you're Sam Altman, you don’t settle for second-rate domains. Now, when you type in "chat.com", it’s straight to the AI powerhouse. Short, snappy, and unquestionably Altman-ish.

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• Magnetic-One: Microsoft’s Multi-Agent AI System that can perform operational tasks like ordering food and searching stock trends

• NVIDIA’s New AI Robotics Toolkit

• Google’s "Learn About": explore topics with AI-generated explanations, visual aids, and interactive content

Design

Apple’s 90Hz Display Rollout

Apple is preparing to introduce a 90Hz display across several of its products, including the Studio Display, iPad Air, and 24-inch iMac. This update, revealed by an anonymous source on the Upgrade podcast and reported by 9to5Mac, will replace the current 60Hz refresh rate on these devices. The new display will feature a liquid motion panel for smoother, more fluid visuals.

Studio Display Update: 

The Studio Display is set for its first hardware refresh since its March 2022 launch. Rumours have suggested potential upgrades, such as mini-LED technology and ProMotion (120Hz), but nothing has materialised so far. The current model offers a 27-inch 5K LCD panel, 60Hz refresh rate, P3 wide colour support, and up to 600 nits of brightness. This upcoming 90Hz display would mark a significant upgrade for the device.

Display Analyst Insights: 

Ross Young, a trusted display analyst, reported that Apple scrapped plans for a 27-inch monitor with mini-LED backlighting in 2023, a model that was expected to feature ProMotion support. Despite this, the new 90Hz technology is expected to debut in the next-generation M3 iPad Air, scheduled for early 2025.

Gradual Rollout Across Devices: 

After the M3 iPad Air, the 90Hz display will gradually make its way to other products. The recently updated 24-inch iMac with an M4 chip is expected to receive the upgrade by late 2025 at the earliest. This indicates a slow but steady rollout of the 90Hz refresh rate across Apple's product lineup over the next few years.

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Also in Design

• Netflix refocusing its gaming strategy : closes Team Blue to concentrate on using generative AI for game development

• Industry experts suggest demand for human-made, original illustrations remains strong amidst constant GenAI advancements

• A perspective on how algorithms and data-driven content can homogenise culture, potentially limiting diversity and authenticity

• Loopple: An AI tool to quickly create websites based on user prompts, without writing a line of code

• User Personas Debate: Some see personas as outdated and recommend data-driven methods for audience insights

• Accessibility in AI Product Design: user-centred approaches, adaptable interfaces, and equitable data practices

Science & Tech

Sixth Launch of SpaceX Starship

Starship is set to soar once again, making it the sixth launch test this month alone. This rapid pace is thanks to a successful previous test that saw both the Super Heavy booster returning and Starship safely splashing down.

Objectives behind this test

• Booster Catching: The "chopstick" arms will once again attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster mid-air at the launch site.

• Starship Splashdown: The goal is to land it accurately in the Indian Ocean after suborbital flight.

• Heat Shield Testing: SpaceX will continue to refine its heat shield and upper-stage reentry manoeuvres, edging closer to fully reusable rockets.

What’s New in This Test:

• Upgrades to the System:

  • Redundancy: Enhanced booster propulsion system for added safety.

  • Software Overhaul: New controls for better system performance.

• Ship Testing:

  • Engine Relighting: A trial run of relighting one of Starship’s six Raptor engines in orbit—essential for full reuse.

  • Thermal Protection: Testing secondary materials for extra heat resistance.

  • Flight Maneuvers: Starship will deliberately fly at a steeper angle during descent, pushing the limits of flap control.

Looking Ahead:

• What’s Next: Flight #7 will bring significant upgrades, including redesigned flaps, larger propellant tanks, and improved thermal protection—so Starship's journey is just beginning.

Opinion

SpaceX’s Starship is gearing up for its sixth test flight, pushing boundaries with new upgrades, engine trials, and splashdown attempts. If all goes well, Starship will be one step closer to reusable, interplanetary flight!

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• Researchers developed technology to detect plastic on beaches from space 

Founding

Infinity Missions: Either result in Grand success OR Devastating failure

Infinity missions are human endeavours driven by goals of infinite stakes— which means they either result in massive success or massive failure. There’s no in-between.

So when working on these missions, we try avoiding "infinite downside" and pursuing "infinite upside."

↳ Infinity and Decision-Making

• Cost-Benefit: When stakes involve potential infinite outcomes, traditional cost-benefit calculations fail. Any cost seems justifiable to avoid catastrophic consequences or secure immense gains.

• Past Infinity Missions: Projects driven by infinite stakes have historically produced groundbreaking advancements, as they attract massive funding and talent investment.

↳ Fighting Infinite Downside

Here’s a few examples where governments intervened or formed Infinite missions to steer clear of the potential possibilities of destruction:

• Manhattan Project: U.S. government committed 1% of its budget to develop the nuclear bomb, fearing Nazi dominance. It concentrated top scientific talent and yielded advancements in numerous fields.

• Space Race: Prompted by Soviet Sputnik, it became an existential defence mission against potential space-based attacks. NASA's budget peaked at 4.4% of federal spending, and its technological advancements paved the way for satellite technology, GPS, solar power, and more.

• Climate Crisis: Governments worldwide have invested about 1.2% of global GDP in clean energy to mitigate climate threats. This mission drives solar and battery technologies, pushing forward an "Age of Electrification."

Outcomes of Fighting Infinite Downside: Each mission created externalities, such as advancements in clean energy and various technologies, that continue to benefit society.

↳ Pursuing Infinite Upside

Here’s a good example of taking up infinite missions and determinately chasing the giant benefit:

• Private Sector and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): Companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are investing heavily in AGI, seeing it as a race with potential “infinite upside.”

  • Massive Investment: Hyperscalers and AI companies collectively spent $196 billion on R&D in 2023. This goes beyond conventional ROI, aiming to create unprecedented capabilities.

  • Pascal’s Wager: The belief is that achieving AGI will bring near-boundless value, while failing could lead to irrelevance. Leaders are willing to sacrifice profitability, investing in nuclear energy and expansive data infrastructure.

↳ Nature of Infinity Missions

• Time: Unlike normal projects, Infinity Missions often operate on long or open-ended timelines.

• Talent Concentration: High-stakes missions attract exceptional talent.

• Exploration and Infrastructure Investment: Infinity Missions encourage “wasteful” exploration and deep investment in infrastructure.

• Vertical Integration: On infinite timescales, vertical integration becomes essential.

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Also in Founding

• Key Factors to Consider When Raising Funds

• Always Be Launching: One-time announcements < Building transparently on social media

• Channel-Startup Fit: Putting your “growth” eggs into different “channel” baskets

• Pay for Access? No. Pay for outcomes? Yes.

Product

Copy.ai’s Go-To-Market Game 

Transformation and Rebranding

Copy.ai has transformed from a simple copy-generation tool into an AI-powered platform for automating go-to-market (GTM) workflows. The company rebranded to address "GTM Bloat," a common issue in scaling companies that leads to inefficiencies in sales and marketing processes.

Strategic Growth and Client Acquisition

Copy.ai's strategic pivot resulted in significant growth and the acquisition of major enterprise clients. The company introduced targeted packages to streamline adoption and demonstrate quick ROI, using a "wedge" strategy to enter organisations with focused solutions that can be scaled over time.

Pricing Model and Platform Integration

A consumption-based pricing model was adopted to minimise risk for clients and ensure long-term engagement. Copy.ai's platform now supports cross-functional integration, actively driving enterprise growth and transforming how companies manage their go-to-market strategies.

Future Positioning and Thought Leadership

The company aims to position itself as an essential tool for large enterprises seeking to optimise operations, with plans to release a book on GTM strategy to establish thought leadership in the field.

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Today’s AI Image

Magnetic-One: Ordering food and Searching trends

Quote of the Day

Marcus Aurelius on Wealth

"Receive wealth or prosperity without arrogance; and be ready to let it go."

Marcus Aurelius

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